As Atmospheric CO₂ Levels Rise, Much of the Excess CO₂

question 145

Multiple Choice

As atmospheric CO₂ levels rise, much of the excess CO₂ is absorbed at the ocean surface and enters the ocean ecosystem.What major effect is this absorbed gas having on the oceans?

• A) It is causing ocean temperatures to rise by absorbing heat.
• B) It is causing ocean temperatures to decline by releasing heat.
• C) It is slowing down the ocean's carbon cycle.
• D) It is causing ocean acidity to rise.
• E) It is causing ocean acidity to decline.

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Definitions:

Hydrologic Cycle

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

Primary Drivers

The main factors or forces that cause a particular outcome or condition.

Solar Energy

Power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays, considered a clean and renewable source of energy.

Condensation Nuclei

Tiny particles in the atmosphere on which water vapor condenses to form clouds and precipitation.